Severn - Dolwen Bridge

River level

The lowdown

• This is the official “Severn - Dolwen Bridge” fishery, run by Warrington Anglers Association — an angling club established way back in 1891.
• The holder confirms parking at Dolwen Bridge. The What3Words spot is ///canny.palm.cropping, which should save a bit of faff on arrival.
• The official details don’t give a stretch length or peg count, so there’s no honest way to put a number on the size of the venue.
• It’s also not stated whether the fishing is single-bank or double-bank. Bank access is therefore something to check with the association before setting off.
• The page doesn’t describe the banks, depth, flow, swims or river features. No made-up crease, glide or feeder line here — those details simply aren’t published.
• No fish species are named for Dolwen Bridge, either. So there’s no confirmed species list for this exact stretch.
• Membership gives access to the association’s club waters, and the club has open membership with no waiting list. That’s handy if you fancy joining without a long queue.
• Tackle-wise, club rules allow rod, pole and line methods unless written approval is obtained. Up to two rods and a maximum of two hooks are allowed unless a local exception applies.
• Boat fishing is prohibited. Unhooking mats are compulsory when targeting barbel and other listed potentially large fish, and fish must be released before moving pegs.
• The rules say fish can’t be carried in keepnets. Members also need their membership card and a current Environment Agency fishing licence while fishing association waters.

Methods: The published rules allow rod, pole and line methods, with up to two rods and two hooks unless a local exception applies. The available details don’t confirm a particular swim, depth or approach for Dolwen Bridge.

Access & tickets

This is Association-owned water for Warrington Anglers Association members. The Association does not sell day tickets.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

• River fisheries follow Environment Agency close seasons and by-laws.
• Members must carry their membership card while fishing association waters.
• A current Environment Agency fishing licence is required.
• Only members are allowed on association fisheries where there is no public access.
• Fishing is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise unless a night permit allows it.
• Up to two rods and a maximum of two hooks are allowed on club waters unless a local exception applies.
• Boat fishing is prohibited.
• Only rod, pole and line methods are permitted unless written approval is obtained.
• Unhooking mats are compulsory when targeting barbel and other listed potentially large fish.
• Fish must be released before moving pegs, and carrying fish in keepnets is prohibited.

Where it is